PAW Patrol Picture Book - The Movie: Big City Adventures
PAW Patrol Series
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What’s inside...
Join the PAW Patrol as they embark on a thrilling adventure in the big city. When trouble arises, the team of brave pups comes together to tackle challenges and help those in need, proving that no task is too big and no pup is too small.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Chase
Liberty
Skye
Zuma
Rocky
Rubble
Marshall
Ryder
Mayor Humdinger
Discussion points
How would you feel if you were in a big city for the first time like the PAW Patrol pups?
What would you do if you had to solve a problem in a big city? Who would you ask for help?
Which PAW Patrol pup do you relate to the most and why?
What does teamwork mean to you and how do you see it in action in this story?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like the pups help each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters and the big city adventure to life, changing your tone and pace to match the excitement of the story.
Pause at key moments in the story to ask your child how they think a character is feeling or what they might do next, promoting prediction and empathy skills.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s experiences by comparing their feelings and actions to those of the characters, enhancing personal connection.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite scene. This helps them process the story creatively and reinforces comprehension.
Discuss the importance of teamwork as shown in the book and ask your child about times they have worked as part of a team, linking the book’s themes to real-life experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The PAW Patrol team works together to tackle challenges during their big city adventure, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of collaborating with others to achieve common goals, which is essential in classroom projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter various obstacles and use critical thinking and creativity to solve them.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to approach problems in their daily lives with a can-do attitude and think creatively to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Bravery and Courage
Explanation: As the pups venture into the big city, they face their fears and learn to overcome them, demonstrating bravery.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to face their own fears and recognize that being brave is about facing what scares you with the support of friends and family.
Example Lesson: Helping Others
Explanation: The PAW Patrol's mission involves helping the city's residents, highlighting the value of altruism.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of helping others in their community, whether it’s helping a friend, a family member, or participating in community service.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The pups must adapt to the new and unfamiliar environment of the big city, showcasing adaptability.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being flexible and adapting to new situations such as moving to a new school or dealing with changes at home.